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funny, i thought you were the lovely, nubile thing…
guess i was wrong.
anyone for some warm butterscotch?
Thanks, Dave!
<MysterEcks opens beer…and then remembers why you don’t open a beer that’s been tossed around>
hey, congrats, dude! 
Hope I am not too late!
pauses Let’s see, how can I put this clearly?
Yes.
Beautiful.
Mmmmmmm. There, see? You made me blush.
Please, oh please tell me it was my response to which you were refering.
Even if it wasn’t…you sure have a way with words.
Ouch, my ego. Anyway, yes, it WAS your post. After all, nobody else on this ship seems to notice that I’m here, even whilst being chased by a pack of monkeys. Stupid newbie status. Oh well, I think I’ll throw a fiftieth bash, just for the hell of it.
Why ouch? Believe me, I had no intention of offending. Apologies accepted?
Well…there doesn’t appear to be anyone else much active on this ship right now…were you hoping for more attention? I’ve been trying my…Hey! Wait a minute! Aren’t I your skipper? Doesn’t that mean I’m in charge? Hmmmmm… smiles wickedly
Oh my, that DOES mean that you’re in charge. Rowr. I bet weirddave has one of those captain’s hats in the bridge.
You’re right, this boat isn’t quite as lively as it could be. Oh well, I got all I need right here, and hey, more beer for us, no?
takes beer out of his hand and sets it on the table
Uh…yeah. Now, close that door and come over here…
nice first 1000 posts, Dave. I esp. like your flames in the Pit.
*(Yeah, I know, this has nothing to do with the party. I’m getting over a freakin’ headcold. sue me.) *
are we running out of steak?
Plenty of steak, lots of beer left, but I seem to be missing a lifeboat…
Quoth struuter:
No, life preservers taste terrible… what did you THINK I wanted the donut for? You don’t honestly think that I’d waste a perfectly good chocolate-glaze custard, now, do you?